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TA Cup’s John Moore Wins in Photo Finish in Trans Am Debut at Buttonwillow, 2023 Champion Brody Goble Wins CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series

JD Koos and Simon Asselin Win XGT and SGT, Respectively

BUTTONWILLOW, Calif. (March 16, 2025) – The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s first-ever race at Buttonwillow Raceway Park was exciting from start to finish, with tight racing and close finishes in both the new TA Cup class and the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series. TA Cup competitor John Moore earned his first-career Trans Am victory by a margin of just 0.277 seconds over Ken Sutherland for the overall race win, while 2023 CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Western Championship title winner Brody Goble beat Mia Lovell in her first start in the Western Championship.

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Alex Márquez Starts Strong With Second At MotoGP Season Opener

March 3, 2025

Spaniard on top form at the Grand Prix of Thailand as Ducati riders dominate the podium.

BK8 Gresini Racing rider Alex Márquez delivered his best ever start to a MotoGP World Championship season by taking second place behind brother Marc Márquez in the season-opening Grand Prix of Thailand at the Chang International Circuit. Here is all you need to know: (more…)

NASCAR Cup Race at COTA Should Highlight Shane Van Gisbergen’s Strong Suit

February 28, 2025

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

AUSTIN, Tex. — The NASCAR Cup Series race at the Circuit of The Americas brings a new day on a “new” track.

For Trackhouse Racing driver Shane van Gisbergen, it brings a new and welcome opportunity.

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Inaugural Class of Trans Am Hall of Fame Announced

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

18 Trans Am Legends from Past and Present Compose 2025 Inductees

CHARLOTTE (February 5, 2025) — On February 21, 2025, the inaugural class of the Trans Am Hall of Fame will be inducted during a celebratory dinner at Sebring International Raceway, where the series made its debut in 1966. 18 legendary drivers and team owners will be among the first inductees into the Trans Am Hall of Fame, which was announced in November to honor the longest-running professional road racing series in North America.

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Parker Kligerman, Big Machine Racing Competing in Rolex 24

December 18, 2024

Scott Borchetta’s Big Machine Racing will team up with Forte Racing or the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway January 23-26, 2025. Parker Kligerman, from Westport, CT, will be in the #78 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 with Misha Goikhberg and two other drivers to be announced soon. (more…)

NASA Announces Corvette Cup, a New Spec Series Launching in 2025

December 13, 2024

NASA is excited to announce the formation of Corvette Cup, a new spec series that will include the C5 chassis built between 1997 and 2004 and the C6, which was built from 2005 to 2013. (more…)

MAVTV, The World’s Largest Motorsports Media Platform Prepares For Even Bigger 2025

December 11, 2024

With its unmatched variety of racing disciplines, MAVTV has grown into the world’s largest motorsports media platform
The network delivers diverse, thrilling content across every screen – linear TV, FAST channels, and streaming – from off-road challenges to high-speed road racing to groundbreaking original docuseries.

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 11, 2024) – MAVTV – the world’s largest motorsports media platform – is celebrating a banner year in 2024 while gearing up for an action-packed 2025. With continued expansion on linear TV, Free Ad Supported TV (FAST) channel platforms, and the successful launch of the MAVTV GO direct-to-consumer streaming app, the media platform is cementing itself as the ultimate destination for auto-enthusiast and motorsports content from around the world.

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AO Racing Eyes Back-to-Back Titles with Fierce Lineup for 2025 IMSA Season

December 5, 2024

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (December 5, 2024) — AO Racing has officially confirmed its return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the 2025 season, bringing Rexy, the beloved Porsche 911 GT3 “Rawr,” back to the GTD PRO class. With an all-star lineup in place, the team is ready to defend its championship title. Laurin Heinrich, the 2024 Drivers’ Champion returns to continue building on the success of last season. Joining him for the full campaign is Klaus Bachler, with two-time European Le Mans Series champion Alessio Picariello rounding out the trio for endurance rounds. (more…)

Trans Am Series Introduces TA Cup Class for 2025

November 19, 2024

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has announced a new racing class for the 2025 season. Named TA Cup, the class will utilize high-performance spec tube-frame vehicles with silhouette bodies, which will be eligible for competition in the Western Championship, as well as in the National Championship under the Pick 6 Challenge. The machines are produced by Chris Evans Inc. (CEI), owned by two-time Western Championship title winner Chris Evans. (more…)

Yelloly Leads Saturday Daylight Runs At Daytona For Acura Meyer Shank Racing

November 18, 2024

Speed is seldom the primary objective of pre-season testing, although any of the 31 participants in the IMSA test at Daytona International Speedway would take pride in topping the timing screens.

For most teams and manufacturers, the November test is mostly about integrating new personnel and learning how their cars react to changes in chassis setup and atmospheric conditions. There’s no substitute for time on track when it comes to learning. (more…)